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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Summer International Development & Civil Society Internships with the Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity’s internship program is an exciting opportunity to research and write on an array of issues related to civil society, international development, philanthropy, remittances, and international health. Interns will write for the Center’s blog, “Blogal Prosperity,” conduct research and analyze data on different international development issues, and play an integral role in the publication of the Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances.

Responsibilities include:

Researching international philanthropy, civil society laws, and international development;

Writing blog entries for the Center’s WordPress blog and updating social media pages;

Assisting with media communications and distribution plans;

Editing content for the forthcoming Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances;

Assisting staff with research projects and presentations;

Attending and representing the Center at events in Washington DC;

Assisting with administrative tasks, event planning, and execution.

Qualifications

CGP interns are self-starters with a strong interest in the generation of economic growth in the developing world. Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. Candidates must be reliable, professional, and possess excellent writing, research, communication, and interpersonal skills. Graduate students familiar with research on remittances and/or migration will receive additional consideration. Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and be willing to work at least three days a week from 10-4.

Application instructions

Applications for a summer semester internship will be reviewed on a rolling basis until March 30th. Apply here.